ONU Law Announces 2013 Commencement DetailsONU Law Announces 2013 Commencement Details
2013 Commencement details have been set and will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Field House.
Live Web Streaming of Ceremony HERE.
Stay on top of important commencement dates and deadlines.
Important Dates:
2/20- 2/21/13 -Herf Jones on Campus 11 a.m. -2 p.m. McIntosh Center -cap & gown order
3/28/13 — Deadline to order cap, gown and tassel from Bookstore -Herf jones on campus 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. McIntosh Center
5/18/13— Third Year Survey Due contact Law Alumni & Career Services
— Deadline to clear up any holds on your records (financial, parking tickets, etc.) with Registrar's Office
5/14-18/13
— Caps, gowns and tassels available for pick up in Bookstore
5/18/13 -Saturday
— Graduation rehearsal (required) 1:00 p.m., Fieldhouse
5/19/13 -Sunday
— Commencement Ceremony 2:00 p.m., Fieldhouse (ticket not required)
Commencement Ceremony:
May 19, 2013, 2:00 p.m., Field House, ONU Sports Center (no ticket required)
Student Participants
Student Remarks: Ms. Elise N. McQuain
Invocation: Mr. Ryan M. Regel
National Anthem and Benediction (song): Ms. Jackie Dobbert
Spoken Benediction: Ms. Hope L. Smalls
Special Music: Mr. Steindor Dan Jensen
Third Year Student Information Form:
Graduates are asked to complete the Third Year Student Information Form from Career Services by May 18. The form is available online or in hard copy from the Office of Career Services.
Commencement Rehearsal:
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 1-2 p.m. at the Ohio Northern Sports Center. Rehearsal is for graduating students and others who will participate in the commencement ceremony. Graduates are required to attend the rehearsal.
Commencement Ceremony:
Commencement will be at the Ohio Northern Sports Center Sunday, May 19, 2013. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. Someone will be there to direct students to the line-up room. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. Guests should arrive by 1:00 p.m. and be seated by 1:30 p. m. Tickets are not required.
Law Commencement Speaker:
ONU Law announced U.S. Congressman Tom Reed, '96, as the 2013 Commencement speaker. Learn more HERE.
Photographs:
A professional photographer will take pictures of students receiving their hoods at commencement. Complimentary photos will be mailed to each graduate. Three photographs will be taken of each graduate: receiving the hood from the Dean and faculty members, receiving the diploma from Dr. DiBiasio and an individual photo holding the diploma.
Graduation Reception:
A reception will be held in the College of Law immediately following the commencement ceremony (approximately 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.). Graduates, family and friends are invited to join the College of Law faculty and staff.
Graduation Announcements:
Contact the ONU Bookstore at 419-772-2410 or bookstore@onu.edu.
Accommodations:
Click here for hotel information.
Sunday Brunch avaiable at the Inn at ONU 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. *Reservations Required* Please call 419-772-2500. Adult $17.95; Children, 4-13 years $7.95; Children 3 and under Free.
Bookstore Weekend Hours:
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2013 Graduating Class Gift:
“Graduating Class Gifts” are a tradition at leading law schools across the nation, and one that students at the College of Law coordinate each year. Students participate by making a one-time gift or a three -year pledge of any amount. Participants will be recognized in the university's Annual Report and at the Honors Banquet. The collective class gift total will be presented to President DiBiasio at the Honors Banquet. To participate in the Graduating Class Gift, please fill out and submit a pledge form and return to the Office of Development or give online at www.onugive.com (Designate the College of Law in the drop down menu and enter “2013 Law Class Gift” under “Special Instructions”)
Additional Information:
If you have any questions, please call 419.772.3051 / e-mail: n-merkel@onu.edu or stop by the Dean's Office.
